12:00pm EST, 11:00am CT, 10:00am MT, 9:00am PT
After this course, participants will be able to:
List the objective measures utilized in the diagnosis and management of asthma.
Describe how lung function testing may be used in diagnosing, monitoring, and the management of asthma.
Summarize how biomarkers are used in ongoing asthma management.
Dr. Kevin Collins
Associate Professor — Department of Respiratory
In addition to my PhD in adult education
Biography and Education
In addition to my PhD in adult education and master's of science degree in respiratory care, I hold credentials as a Certified Asthma Educator, Registered Respiratory Therapist, and Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist. I am currently serving as the President of the Association of Asthma Educators, and an active member of the Texas Society for Respiratory Care, American Association for Respiratory Care, and the American Association for Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Teaching Interests
Pulmonary Function Testing, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Lab Values for Respiratory Care, Electrocardiograms for the RT
Research Interests
Asthma on the college campus, pulmonary rehabilitation, pulmonary function testing, end-of-life issues
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: NURSING: This program has been planned and implemented according to the California Board of Registered Nursing requirements. The Association of Asthma Educators is an approved provider (#13605) of continuing education in nursing. This activity meets the criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements, and the participant is awarded 1.0 contact hours.